Celebrating the Strength of Community

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Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

“It feels good to support ONDA on a monthly basis, because I know they never stop supporting our public lands. ONDA works to help make our lands a better place for the future, and I feel like I’m a part of that every month with my support.”

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Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member

Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member

“I contribute to ONDA monthly because it adds up to a larger annual gift than what I’d be able to comfortably afford if I were to do a simple one-time donation annually. I’m able to give more to ONDA this way and have greater impact which is important to me, and my dog Polly.”

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Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

“I support ONDA on a monthly basis as a way I can keep in touch with the root of my conservation ethic and allow for their strong advocacy work to keep going. I count on them!”

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By on March 31, 2026 | Posted in: Notes from the Desert

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By on March 25, 2026 | Posted in: Look Back

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By on March 17, 2026 | Posted in: Profile

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By on January 14, 2026 | Posted in: How-To

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By on January 9, 2026 | Posted in: Coming Up

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By on December 11, 2025 | Posted in:

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By on December 10, 2025 | Posted in:

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By on December 5, 2025 | Posted in: Look Back

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By on December 2, 2025 | Posted in: A Conversation With

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